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Sask Health comments on salmonella at Hogfest

The Saskatchewan Health Authority says Englefeld is the link between 11 recent cases of Saskatchewan salmonella.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority says Englefeld is the link between 11 recent cases of Saskatchewan salmonella. A press release on July 20 announced that the authority is investigating the cases with all 11 people participating in the June 29 roasted pig meal at Englefeld’s annual Hogfest.
 
Dr. Simon Kapaj, Deputy Medical Health Officer in Saskatoon, says they have not narrowed down the specific food that caused the outbreak but the majority of patients were sick one to three days after consuming the food with family members showing the same symptoms shortly after.
 
This is a learning experience for food handlers and event organizers, says Kapaj, with the authority providing additional training for Hogfest organizers.
 
“We’re working with the event organizers and the municipality to provide more education and training to the event organizers and food handlers for the future; just to make sure handwashing is practiced consistently as well as the food is cooked at the appropriate temperatures,” says Kapaj.
 
This was a large event with 750 meals being served during the supper.